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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Bronco AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Cooling System Bleed -> 1997 Expedition, Econoline & F-Series -> Aerostar, Explorer & Ranger -> Bronco, 1996 Econoline & F-Series -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Bronco 5.0 V8 GAS

Bronco, 1996 Econoline & F-Series

Disconnect heater outlet hose at water pump to bleed air from the system. When coolant begins to flow, reconnect heater hose. Start engine and allow to warm up. Shut engine off and allow system to cool. Remove radiator cap and fill with coolant as needed.

1997 Expedition, Econoline & F-Series

Fill cooling system with a 50/50 mixture of coolant and water, then place heater temperature selector in the maximum heat position. Start engine and allow vehicle to warm up. Add coolant, as required, to maintain coolant at the f...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Bronco AUTOMOBILES

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Description
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Bronco 5.8 V8 GAS

The single and tandem vacuum boosters are self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units. These are vacuum suspended units that use vacuum and atmospheric pressure for their power.

On gasoline engine vehicles, vacuum is supplied through a fitting in the intake manifold. On diesel engine vehicles, vacuum is supplied through a vacuum pump.

The three basic elements of the booster are the vacuum power chamber, mechanically actuated booster check va...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Bronco AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1993-96 Bronco, F-Super Duty & F150-350 w/Gasoline Engines -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Bronco 5.8 V8 GAS

Normal Serv...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Bronco AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Bronco 5.0 V8 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support the vehicle.
  • Index-mark front driveshaft to front axle flange and at transfer case flange.
  • Remove and discard bolts and U-joint retainers.
  • Remove and discard four flange bolts.
  • Compress and separate front driveshaft from front axle, then separate driveshaft from transfer case. Wrap electrical tape around the bearing cups to prevent them from falling off the U-joint spider.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque flange bolts to 30 ft. lbs.
    • Torque U-joint retainer bolts to 16 ft. lbs.

Rear

One Piece Driveshaft
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • To maint...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Bronco AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Bronco 5.8 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle, if required.
  • Disconnect electrical connector or solenoid relay wire from starter motor.
  • Remove starter motor attach...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Bronco AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Severity Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Bronco 5.0 V8 GAS

This indicator will display the severity color of RED when low oil pressure, charging system malfunction, engine coolant overheating or door ajar problems ar...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Bronco AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Bronco 5.0 V8 GAS

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container by removing radiator cap and opening draincock located at the lower rear corner of the radiator tank.
  • Remove rubber radiator overflow hose from radiator coolant recovery reservoir and disconnect it from radiator, Fig. .
  • Remove fan shroud upper attaching screws.
  • Lift fan shroud out of lower retaining clips and drape it on fan.
  • Loosen upper and lower hose clamps at radiator and remove upper radiator hose and lower radiator fr...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Bronco AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Automatic Tension -> Manual Tension
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Bronco 5.0 V8 GAS

Automatic Tension

  • Install suitable 5/16 inch closed end wrench on tensioner pulley bolt, then lift tensioner arm away from belt. Do not use socket and ratchet.
  • Remove belt, slowly release tensioner. Do not allow tensioner to snap back, as damage may result.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Manual Tension

  • Loosen accessory adjustment bolt and pivot bolt.
  • Remove belt.
  • Reverse procedure to install, adjust belt tension as follows:
    • Lo...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford Bronco AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1996 Ford Bronco cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Seat Connectors Diagram for 1996 Ford Bronco  5.0 V8 GASSeat Connectors Diagram for 1996 Ford Bronco 5.0 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Left Power Lumbar Compressor Motor
  • Right Power Lumbar Switch
  • Left Power Lumbar Switch
  • Connector C-302
  • Connector C-305
  • I/P Components Diagram for 1996 Ford Bronco  5.0 V8 GASI/P Components Diagram for 1996 Ford Bronco 5.0 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Programmable Speedometer/Odometer Module
  • Wiper Control Module
  • Remote Keyless Entry Module
  • Radio
  • Park Brake Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 Ford Bronco AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 Ford Bronco cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1996 Ford Bronco  5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Ford Bronco 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Master Window Door Lock Control Switch
  • LH/RH Front Window Motor
  • RH Front Window Door Lock Control Switch
  • 1996 Ford Bronco  5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram1996 Ford Bronco 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Throttle Position (TP) Sensor
  • Right Front Wheel 4WABS Sensor
  • Secondary Air Injection Diverter (AIRD) Solenoid
  • Starter Motor/Solenoid
  • Secondary Air Injection Bypass (AIRB) Solenoid
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 Ford Bronco AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1996 Ford Bronco cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 1996 Ford Bronco 5.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: SAFETY RECALL - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1996 Ford Bronco 5.0 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Instruments, Dash Cluster, Warning Lights, Mirrors
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 Ford Bronco AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 Ford Bronco cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 Ford Bronco cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 Ford Bronco cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 Ford Bronco cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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